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Ryan is on trail. I txt'd with him yesterday. Sounds like he is doing well, compared to last attempt he says this time is like 5% fun. Bad news is camera got dropped and developed a crack in the...

Please tell Doc I said congrats too. Here's a pic from when we crossed paths on the north end of the trail. Hadn't seen him since GA before that...
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Always liked having a few safety pins with me. Amazing what you can "repair" with them. Can be used as zipper pulls. Can drain blisters. More than once I gave one or two away to someone else who...

Mountain Squid,

Some awesome suggestions. Here's a crack at adding some more advice.

Bring sun glasses; just cheap ones. Saved me from headaches (from lots of hours every day in the sun) and...

I don't carry the maps. Sure, the maps could get you to help sooner, so could a cell phone. I've seen hikers borrow cell phones too. It's just nice to share when you can and it doesn't cost you...

Hi Wildernessman,

Last year, I hiked for just over a month NOBO (March 14 - April 18), then stress fractured out. Once healed, I hiked SOBO 97% of the trail starting at K June 27 ending at...

Since our names got mentioned, it should be said that Pi (me) and Laces finished up on 12/12. The last .9 from the road to Springer, we listed names of people we met along the way. There were more...

Thanks The Goat!

Still want to hear from anyone with advice Re: when SOBO's trade in their winter gear and about experiences with shuttle services Bangor<->Baxter.

--Bill

Hi All,

Just some background first; I tried to NOBO this year, started March 14, made it to north of Erwin when I got off with a stress fracture (around April 18). Bummer; but the doc said I'd be...

I've used a Zirkle with their "double-track" (self-inflateable-pad like thermarest, but thicker) in the ultralight explorer asym with success. I found my right shoulder/arm got cold at times (the...

Gumball,

I was on trail till a few weeks ago. I 1/2 blame my switch to trail runners (from asolo boots) for my foot injury. I'm sure it works well for some, but I'm on the couch healing instead of...

I also heard the person from the BMTA speak at SoRuck, and a search on the web had me posting my preference here: http://www.northshoreroad.info/publicinvolvement.htm

--Bill

SoRuck was a very good place to be. It was a first Ruck for me, and my first introduction to the culture of the people associated with these long trails. Now I know why everyone says the reason to...

I'm thinking of taking the Brenton Makay Trail (Sp!?) instead through the Smokies. Would I miss significant views? Would I be sure to hang my hammock every night that way?

--Bill

Thanks for the hiking pole tip! That'll make it much easier than trying to 'eyeball'.

I'm considering a different tarp, still a few months to work out my gear details, I might just start with this...

My Hennessey Hammock came a few days ago, and I tried it out this morning.


I got the explorer-ultralight-asym with it's typical tarp and the #4 snake skins.

Spent the first half hour with...

Totally agree; three places is limiting, but I wanted to spur debate somewhat.



I was more hoping people would post places "on-trail" that have such wonderful views that they had to stay for a...

Where are the best on trail zero days? If you could do it again, or if you already did it... I'm looking to note in the databook all the best places to pack an extra days food.

What are your "top...

To summarize (and overgeneralize), here's the advice I've gotten...

SGT Rock, justusryans, Nightwalker, fiddlehead, Footslogger, Mags, and c.coyle are fans of Army polypro. Footslogger observes:...

Capaline, Duofold, Thermax, MicroClimate, REI's "M.T.S." fabric, CoolMax, ThermaStat; there's a ton of choices. Any advice?

Which are your favorite; got a link that compares these?

I've heard...

I asked the same on trailforums and got silence. http://www.trailforums.com/detail.cfm?PostNum=6002

Decided to go with a BA Zirkel instead. Will let you know how it works after my thru in '06. ;)...

I'm hoping to be part of AT GA->ME '06 and would like to attend a Ruck or similar.

Too bad I missed The Gathering this year.

Upcoming events where I can talk to Thru's from previous...

Bill Murphy - male, 32, Ann Arbor, MI
Start date: After Chicago St. Pat's Parade
# in party: 1
Miles/day: Hoping to make 14-15 average, SLOW to start.
Off day: When possible
ETA Katahdin:...